About the work unit / facility:

The Townsville Cancer Centre is a tertiary cancer centre located within Townsville University Hospital, the largest non-metropolitan hospital in Australia.

About your new employer:

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $103.80 to $131.61 p.h. (L18 - L27)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

To provide a tertiary referral radiation oncology service across North Queensland, in accordance with the standard of the speciality and the ethics of the profession, in particular with respect to quality assurance and best clinical practice.

This is a permanent part-time position, working 64 hours per fortnight.

Requirements:

• Registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Queensland as a Specialist in Radiation Oncology.
• The successful applicant should hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologist or a registrable equivalent. Those eligible for Fellowship within the next 12 months will also be considered.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: A/ Professor Timothy Squire on (07) 4433 1619.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV677272

Applications close: Monday, 13 April 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.